Tea Accessories for Afternoon Tea at Home
At The Tea Trolley, we serve afternoon tea daily in our historic tea room in Delta, Pennsylvania. We use every tea accessories we sell in our actual service — ensuring quality, authenticity, and Victorian tradition in every detail.
What Are Tea Accessories?
Tea accessories complete your afternoon tea setup. From tea cozies that keep your pot warm to sugar tongs and elegant teaspoons, these thoughtful touches make your tea service truly special.
How to Choose the Best Tea Accessories
Essential vs. Decorative
Essential accessories like infusers and timers improve your tea, while decorative items like cozies and tongs enhance the experience.
Quality and Durability
Choose accessories made from quality materials that will last. Stainless steel and ceramic are typically most durable.
Match Your Style
Accessories should complement your tea set and overall aesthetic. Traditional Victorian style or modern minimalist—choose what speaks to you.
Why Our Tea Accessories Is Different
Tea Room Tested
Every tea accessories we sell is brewed and served in our working tea room.
Victorian Tradition
Selected with traditional afternoon tea service in mind.
Expert Curation
We focus on a small number of excellent tea accessories, not endless options.
Tea Accessories for Gifting
Tea Accessories from The Tea Trolley makes a wonderful gift for any tea enthusiast. Our selections are beautifully packaged and perfect for birthdays, Mother's Day, Christmas, anniversaries, and other special occasions.
Perfect for Tea Lovers
Thoughtful gifts that show you understand their passion for tea
Great for Any Occasion
Birthdays, Mother's Day, Christmas, anniversaries, and more
Elegant Presentation
Beautifully packaged gifts that make a lasting impression
Shop Tea Accessories
Browse our selection of premium tea accessories in our gift shop, or visit us in person at The Tea Trolley in Delta, Pennsylvania.
Tea Accessories FAQs
What tea accessories are essential?
Essential accessories include a tea infuser or strainer, a timer, and a sugar bowl with tongs. Optional but lovely additions include tea cozies, creamers, and elegant teaspoons.
What's a tea cozy used for?
A tea cozy is a cover that keeps your teapot warm during service. It allows you to keep tea at the perfect temperature for longer, which is especially useful during afternoon tea with multiple courses.
Do I need sugar tongs?
Sugar tongs aren't strictly necessary, but they add elegance and hygiene to your tea service. They allow you to serve sugar cubes without touching them with your fingers.
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Tea Pots
Beautiful teapots for serving afternoon tea. From porcelain to glass, find the perfect teapot for your tea service.
Tea Cups & Saucers
Elegant tea cups and saucers in bone china and porcelain. Essential for proper afternoon tea service.